Funding

Research in Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funds prestigious fellowships and awards across all academic disciplines to conduct research in Germany.

Overview of Programmes

Humboldt programmes extend from postdoctoral through to senior academic career stages.

Overview of programmes

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Humboldt Research Fellowships

The Humboldt Research Fellowship funds postdoctoral or experienced researchers to spend 6-24 months in Germany at an academic host of their choice.

Programme details

Humboldt Research Professorship

The Humboldt programme extends from postdoctoral through to internationally recognised researchers, such as via the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship.

Programme details

Applications

Humboldt programmes are offered by the Foundation; the UK Humboldt Association seeks to promote these programmes but does not directly provide funding.

If you are a UK-based researcher, you are welcome to contact the UK association for advice.